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ALFALFA

Arthritis, diabetes, asthma, hay fever, and is reputed to be an excellent appetite stimulant and overall tonic. Excellent source of nutritive properties with minerals, chlorophyll and vitamins. Alfalfa is high in chlorophyll and nutrients.

ASTRAGALUS

Believed to build stamina and vitality. Stimulates the immune response  and helps the body to fight off viral and bacterial infections responsible for causing colds, the flu, bronchitis, and sinus infections.  Antioxidant.
Refered to as one of nature's most complete foods.  Contains all the known essential nutrients, all known water-soluable vitamines, has a rich supply of minerals, trace elements, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, enzymes, and steroidal hormone substances.  Reported to increase calcium retention, and hemoglobin count.  Beneficial for arthritis, insomnia, colds, poor circulation, weak heart, liver and kidney disorders and acts as a digestive aid.
May be beneficial in helping to improve night vision. Contains tannins which help treat such ailments as diarrhea, sore throat, and inflammations in the mouth. May help improve varicose veins and other circulatory problems.
May help relieve menstrual cramping, and hot flashes, nervousness, astma, and coughs.

Cleanses the body of parasites, expels tape worms, external antiseptic, skin rashes, ringworm, athlete's foot, thyroid, and is a good source of iodine.

stomach problems, liver congestion, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, lowers fevers, jaundice, blood clots, and mucous conditions.

Blood purification, urinary problems, arthritis, rhematism, promote kidney function, and skin diseases.

hemorrhoids, varicose veins, lymphedema, urinary obstruction, urinary stones, opening the lungs, and swelling of the legs and feet.

asthma, fevers, sore throats, respiratory tract infections, digestive problems, Catalyst for all herbs, stops internal/external bleeding, Increases circulation, colds, and chills

Constipation, gallstones, increases secretion of bile tones digestive system, hemorrhoids, and liver congestion.

sedative effect on the nervous system, diarrhea, insomnia, fevers, colds, colic, intestinal gas and bloating.

colic, nerves, muscle pain, sleep inducer, and externally for soothing the skin.

food poisoning, diarrhea, and absorbs toxic materials from the intestines,  
Externally for skin irritations, itching, rashes, boils and absceses.   Internally for weight loss, sore throat, and expectorant for lungs. 

urinary tract infections, cystitis, prostatitis, and urethritis.

depression, congestion, low sex drive, and reproductive organs.

urinary tract infections, liver problems, breast cancer, diuretic, anemia, enerygy, helping the body absorb iron,  clearing obstructions of the spleen, bladder, kidneys, pancreas, and the gallbladder

used for most female gynecological concerns, insomnia, hypertension, blood purifier and nervousness

Blood purifier and builder, immune system, lymph glands, infection fighter,  and natural antibiotic

Strengthens eyes, aids vision, conjunctivitis, sinus congestion

poor man's antibiotic, lung ailments, high and low blood pressure, against parasites and infections; colds, flu, fever, earaches

Menstrual cramps, prevents gas, indigestion, nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness.

Memory, mental acuity, dementia, Alzheimer,s

Longevity, prostate, stomach problems, blood pressure, stress, endurance, depression.

Antibiotic, lowers blood sugar, cleanser, infections, bleeding, ulcers, sore throat.

Mental troubles, blood pressure, energy, depression, longevity, memory and brain, nervous breakdown.

Strengthens and regulates the heart, blood pressure (high or low), hypoglycemia.

Insomnia, restlessness, shock, decreases desire for alcohol, headaches, pain, hyperactivity.

helps with kidney stones, used as diuretic, heavy in silica, improves calcium assimilation, strengthens fingernails and hair.

Powerful solvent for kidney stones and calcium deposits throughout the body, kidneys, rheumatism, gout.

Kidney, bladder, urinary problems, pancreas, bleeding, infections.

Stress, anxiety, enhances relaxation, insomnia.

Thyroid, arteries, nails, hair falling out, cleanses radiation from body, high in iodine and trace minerals

Stimulates natural production of cortisone, regulates hypoglycemia, adrenal glands, stress

Strong nerve relaxant, spasms, emetic in large amounts, coughs, asthma, epilepsy.

Has been used to bathe sore and inflamed eyes, bladder and kidney problems, soothing, expectorant, lungs and bronchials.

Supports and cleanses the liver

Asthma, coughs, breathing problems, hay fever, pain killer, glandular swelling, nerves, insomnia.

Hypertension, atherosclerosis, viral and bacterial conditions, oxygenates the cells, diabetes.

Antiviral, antibiotic, colds, infections, builds immunity, excellent source of manganese.

Bad breath, urinary problems diuretic, kidney, prostate, high in potassium and chlorophyll.

Sedative, headaches, nerves, high blood pressure, insomnia, colitis, strengthens eyes.

Blood purifier, antibiotic, kills viruses, yeast infections, bolsters body's defenses

Blood purifier, toxins, relaxing to nerves and entire system, bathe any sores in tea, muscle atrophy

Dysentery, diarrhea, strengthens uterine walls, used throughout pregnancy for easier delivery.

Colds, infection fighter, sore throat.

Used to prevent night sweats, expels worms, nerves, sore throat, coughs, colds, fever.

Rheumatism, gout, psoriasis, skin diseases, blood purifier, balances hormones.

Asthma, sore throat, colds, glands, reproductive organs, breasts, sex stimulant, weight increases (if underweight).

Inflamed mucous membranes of the stomach, bowels, kidneys, lung problems, colitis, diarrhea or constipation, diaper rash, sore throat.

Curbs appetite, energy food, rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and chlorophyll.

Depression, mood swings.

Kidneys, bladder infection, hemorrhoids, spleen, pancreas, gonorrhea (when used with Golden Seal)

Nervous disorder, pain, headache, muscle twitching, spasms, promotes sleep, relaxant.

VITEX

Regulate the menstral cycle, relieve the symptoms of PMS and female menopause.

Varicose veins, loose teeth, bladder, kidney stones, mouth and gum sores, hemorrhoids, diarrhea.

contains hormone precursors that provide anti-inflammatory actions; stimulates bile to aid biliary colic, pains of gallstones, menstrual cramps, arthritic and rheumatic pains, abdominal and intestinal cramps, chronic problems associated with gas or flatulence

Stops internal and external bleeding. Wounds, sores, rashes, bleeding piles.

Blood purifier, skin problems, high in iron, tones the entire system, anemia.

Arthritis, rheumatism, blood cleanser, natural cortisone-like properties. Good to use when working in heat as it help you handle the heat with less

Mountain Rose Herbs. A herbs, health and harmony company. Since 1987
 
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